Naktuinbouw calibration book
Phalaenopsis Blume
and
× Doritaenopsis hort.
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Introduction
The primary function of this Phalaenopsis book is to supply the user with practical guidance in assessing the official characteristics of this crop. To achieve this we have tried to illustrate and elucidate each characteristic as clear as possible. Since 2010, the year we started to develop calibration books in different crops, they have proved to be of immeasurable help for both the layman in his first acquaintance with a certain crop as the experienced examiner that wants to calibrate and fine-tune his observations.
We wish you every success in the use of this manual!
Sources used
The basis for this book is the CPVO protocol TP/213/2 Final that in its turn is based on UPOV Guideline TG/25/9. Please also use these sources for reference when using this calibration book. The application of this calibration book is based on the general UPOV principles on the definitions and use of characteristics of variety descriptions (UPOV TG/213/2).
Websites UPOV and CPVO The most recent protocol versions, documents and general information can be found on the websites of the UPOV and CPVO
International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) http://www.upov.int/portal/index.html.en
Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) http://www.cpvo.europa.eu/main/en/home
Methodology
The UPOV system is based on the expression of characteristics that are related to the expression values of example varieties. In the calibration book you find two types of characteristics; visually assessed characteristics and measured characteristics. The value of the visually assessed characteristics can be compared with the visual value of the expression of example varieties. In the calibration book you may find drawings or pictures to assist in the decision on the applicable expression. For measured characteristics this is more complicated as in many cases the value of the measurements is depending on the (climatical) conditions of the trials. The use of example varieties in these cases is indispensable. The same applies for those visually assessed characteristics that appear to be sensitive for climate conditions (e.g. anthocyanin colouration).
About Naktuinbouw Naktuinbouw (Dutch Inspection Service for Horticulture) is an independent agency carrying out official inspection and certification tasks in horticultural seeds and plants, under accreditation and responsibility of the Dutch government. Naktuinbouw is an Autonomous Public Authority (APA) regulated by the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
Registration and Plant Breeders' Rights Naktuinbouw is the organisation in the Netherlands authorised to assess varieties of agricultural, floricultural, arboricultural and vegetable crops for distinctness, uniformity and stability (DUS testing) for registration purposes and/or granting Plant Breeders' Rights, both on Dutch an EU level.
Inspection In the obligatory inspection system, Naktuinbouw applies the prescribed European directives and legislation for propagating material for floricultural, arboricultural and vegetable crops. These directives are anchored in Dutch legislation in the form of the Dutch Seeds and Planting Materials Act. Naktuinbouw is an independent and unbiased party. Public duties relating to basic inspections that are the responsibility of other quality and/or inspection services (national and international) are not performed or only performed on a cooperative basis.
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Voluntary quality inspections Naktuinbouw also operates various voluntary quality inspections. These systems (Naktuinbouw Elite, NAL) complement the inspections or place more stringent requirements than the legislative directives. One of the areas in which this applies is, for instance, testing plant material for plant health, quality, identity and purity. This testing is carried out for producers of propagating material, either individual companies or groups of producers.
Promoting quality Naktuinbouw also focuses on promoting quality (partially via a system of quality brands) and certain specialisms. This concerns national and international companies from the entire horticultural chain.
Website Naktuinbouw http://www.naktuinbouw.eu/en
Helpdesk
For possible remarks, suggestions and questions on the calibration books, you may use the [email protected] e-mail account.
How to use this manual To maximise the benefits of this calibration book please note of the following:
This calibration book was developed in The Netherlands and the photos are taken from material grown under Dutch climate conditions. Characteristics that are sensitive for climate- and environmental conditions can express themselves stronger, weaker, and/or in a different (part of the) scale than presented in this book. Therefore the user should be cautious and always cross-check (calibrate) information gained from this book with locally existing knowledge and conditions.
Images and photos of certain characteristics such as leaf- and fruit colour serve only to illustrate the variation present in the crop and should not be used as an absolute reference.
Observations should not be influenced or disturbed by too strong or too weak light conditions. Choose a cloudy day, a favourable time or create favourable circumstances for observations
Use and adapt this calibration-book to fit local conditions
We appreciate and invite your comments on this calibration-book
Regards, Bert Scholte Manager Varieties and Trials Naktuinbouw, The Netherlands
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Contents Nr. Part Characteristic
Flower structure in front view
1 Plant Length
2 Plant Number of inflorescences
3 Leaf Length
4 Leaf Width
5 Leaf Shape
6 Leaf Position of broadest part
7 Leaf Shape of apex
8 Leaf Symmetry of apex
9 Leaf Attitude
10 Leaf Variegation
11 Leaf Spots on upper side
12 Leaf Main colour of upper side
13 Leaf Anthocyanin coloration of upper side
14 Inflorescence Type
15 Inflorescence Length of flowering part
16 Inflorescence Number of flowers
17 Peduncle Length
18 Peduncle Thickness
19 Peduncle Anthocyanin coloration
20 Flower Shape in lateral view
21 Flower Length in front view
22 Flower Width in front view
23 Flower Arrangement of petals
24 Flower Fragrance
25 Dorsal sepal Length
26 Dorsal sepal Width
27 Dorsal sepal Shape
28 Dorsal sepal Position of broadest part
29 Dorsal sepal Curvature of longitudinal axis
30 Dorsal sepal Shape in cross section
31 Dorsal sepal Twisting
32 Dorsal sepal Undulation of margin
33 Dorsal sepal Ground colour of upper side
34 Dorsal sepal Over colour (if present)
35 Dorsal sepal Number of spots
36 Dorsal sepal Size of spots
37 Dorsal sepal Colour of spots
38 Dorsal sepal Number of stripes
39 Dorsal sepal Colour of stripes
40 Dorsal sepal Density of netting
41 Dorsal sepal Colour of netting
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Nr.
Part
Characteristic
42 Lateral sepal Ground colour of upper side
43 Lateral sepal Over colour (if present)
44 Lateral sepal Number of spots
45 Lateral sepal Colour of spots
46 Lateral sepal Number of stripes
47 Lateral sepal Colour of stripes
48 Lateral sepal Density of netting
49 Lateral sepal Colour of netting
50 Petal Length
51 Petal Width
52 Petal Shape
53 Petal Position of broadest part
54 Petal Curvature of longitudinal axis
55 Petal Shape in cross section
56 Petal Twisting
57 Petal Undulation of margin
58 Petal Ground colour of upper side
59 Petal Over colour (if present)
60 Petal Area of over colour
61 Petal Number of spots
62 Petal Size of spots
63 Petal Colour of spots
64 Petal Number of stripes
65 Petal Colour of stripes
66 Petal Density of netting
67 Petal Colour of netting
68 Lip Length of apical lobe
69 Lip Width of apical lobe
70 Lip Shape of apical lobe
71 Lip Whiskers
72 Lip Length of whiskers
73 Lip Bump and ridge on apical lobe
74 Lip Shape of lateral lobe
75 Lip Curvature of lateral lobe
76 Lip Size of lateral lobe relative to apical lobe
77 Apical lobe Ground colour
78 Apical lobe Over colour (if present)
79 Apical lobe Number of spots
80 Apical lobe Size of spots
81 Apical lobe Colour of spots
82 Apical lobe Number of stripes
83 Apical lobe Colour of strips
84 Apical lobe Density of netting
85 Apical lobe Colour of netting
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Nr.
Part
Characteristic
87 Lateral lobe Over colour (if present)
88 Lateral lobe Number of spots
89 Lateral lobe Colour of spots
90 Lateral lobe Number of stripes
91 Lateral lobe Colour of stripes
92 Lateral lobe Density of netting
93 Lateral lobe Colour of netting
94 Lip Callus
95 Callus Colour
96 Callus Pubescence
97 Column Colour
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Flower structure in front view
The image below clarifies each part of the flower, to which this calibration book will refer frequently.
Using the RHS colour chart
This calibration book regularly refers to the RHS colour chart as a main means of determining the
approximate colours of the different parts of the Phalaenopsis. When using the RHS colour chart to
decide upon shades, it is important to do so in a room with natural light and to use a white sheet of
paper underneath to minimise disturbance caused by other colours.
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01. Plant: length
Grouping characteristic: yes
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the plant and the stem should be made when 50% of flowers have opened on the first inflorescence
Method of observation: The length of the plant should be observed from soil level to the top of the plant, including the flowers. In case of multiple inflorescences, choose the longest. The length of a stem which represents the variety is measured and converted to a note. Use example varieties in the trial to decide on the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: very short 2: very short to short 3: short Phalboezeq 4: short to medium 5: medium Phalpnizok, Red Eye 6: medium to long 7: long Puccini 8: long to very long 9: very long
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02. Plant: number of inflorescences
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the plant and the stem should be made when 50% of flowers have opened on the first inflorescence
Method of observation: Count the number of inflorescences on each plant in the trial to determine the proper note. If nine out of ten plants have only one inflorescence, but one plant has two, choose the expression 2: one or two.
Notes and states of expression: 1: only one 2: one or two 3: only two 4: two or three 5: only three 6: more than three
Examples of amount of inflorescences:
one two three four
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03. Leaf: length
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the plant and the stem should be made when 50% of flowers have opened on the first inflorescence. Observations on the leaves should be made on the largest fully expanded leaf.
Method of observation: Leaf length should be measured on the longest and fully expanded leaf of a flowering plant, from the leaf base to its apex. Consequently, the data must be converted into a note according to the grade range listed below. Use example varieties in the trial to decide on the proper note. The image below displays how this characteristic is to be measured.
Notes and states of expression: 1: very short 2: very short to short 3: short Phalbexi, SOGO F1384, Taida Black Leopard 4: short to medium 5: medium Puccini, Zhen Yu 5707 6: medium to long 7: long Corneille 8: long to very long 9: very long
Leaf length
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04. Leaf: width
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the plant and the stem should be made when 50% of flowers have opened on the first inflorescence. Observations on the leaves should be made on the largest fully expanded leaf.
Method of observation: Leaf width should be measured on the broadest part of the longest and fully expanded leaf of a flowering plant. Consequently, data must be converted into a note according to the grade range listed below. Use example varieties in the trial to decide on the proper note. The image below displays how this characteristic is to be measured.
Notes and states of expression: 1: very narrow 2: very narrow to narrow 3: narrow SOGO Fairyland 4: narrow to medium 5: medium Mrs Brown, SOGO F-1442 6: medium to broad 7: broad Moonwalker 8: broad to very broad 9: very broad
Leaf width
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05. Leaf: shape
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the plant and the stem should be made when 50% of flowers have opened on the first inflorescence. Observations on the leaves should be made on the largest fully expanded leaf.
Method of observation: Choose an average plant and visually observe the general shape of the fully developed leaves. The image below displays how this characteristic is to be assessed.
Notes and states of expression: 1: slightly elongated SOGO F2006 2: moderately elongated Phalmache 3: very elongated
CPVO explanation:
1 slightly elongated 2 moderately elongated 3 very elongated
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06. Leaf: position of the broadest part
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the plant and the stem should be made when 50% of flowers have opened on the first inflorescence. Observations on the leaves should be made on the largest fully expanded leaf.
Method of observation: Determine where the broadest part of the leaf is positioned relative to the leaf as a whole. The image below displays how this characteristic is to be assessed.
Notes and states of expression: 1: towards base 2: at middle Aïda 3: towards apex Lollypop, Trivium
CPVO explanation:
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1 towards base 2 at middle 3 towards apex
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07. Leaf: shape of apex
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the plant and the stem should be made when 50% of flowers have opened on the first inflorescence. Observations on the leaves should be made on the largest fully expanded leaf.
Method of observation: Choose an average plant and visually observe the shape of the apex of the fully developed leaves. The image below displays examples of the three notes belonging to this characteristic.
Notes and states of expression: 1: acute SOGO fairyland, SOGO F-1016 2: obtuse An Ching Green Apple, Mrs Brown 3: emarginate Fire Fox, Happy Sheena Kirara’
CPVO explanation:
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08. Leaf: symmetry of apex
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the plant and the stem should be made when 50% of flowers have opened on the first inflorescence. Observations on the leaves should be made on the largest fully expanded leaf.
Method of observation: Choose an average plant and visually observe the symmetry of the apex of the fully developed leaves. Determine the symmetry by looking at two halves of the same leaf. The last to images are both strongly asymmetric, regardless of whether the two halves are attached to each other at the extreme apex.
Notes and states of expression: 1: symmetric or slightly asymmetric Symphony 2: moderately asymmetric SOGO Fairyland, SOGO F-688 3: strongly asymmetric
1 symmetric or slightly asymmetric 2 moderately asymmetric
3 strongly asymmetric 3 strongly asymmetric
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09. Leaf: attitude
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the plant and the stem should be made when 50% of flowers have opened on the first inflorescence. Observations on the leaves should be made on the largest fully expanded leaf.
Method of observation: Visually observe the attitude of the fully developed leaves on an average plant. Young and too old leaves should not be included. The images display different variations in leaf attitude.
Notes and states of expression: 1: erect 2: erect to semi-erect 3: semi-erect Phalpnizok, SOGO Yukidian ‘V3’ 4: semi-erect to horizontal 5: horizontal Pink Butterfly, Symphony 6: horizontal to semi-drooping 7: semi-drooping Moonwalker, N16’, Tai Lin Lady 8: semi-drooping to drooping 9: drooping
These images serve only to illustrate the variation present in the crop and should not be used as an absolute reference.
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10. Leaf: variegation
Grouping characteristic: yes
Type of characteristic: QL – Qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the plant and the stem should be made when 50% of flowers have opened on the first inflorescence. Observations on the leaves should be made on the largest fully expanded leaf.
Method of observation: Visually observe the presence of variegation on the leaves of an average plant.
Notes and states of expression: 1: absent Symphony 9: present SOGO F2806
1 absent 9 present
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11. Leaf: spots on upper side
Grouping characteristic: yes
Type of characteristic: QL – Qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the plant and the stem should be made when 50% of flowers have opened on the first inflorescence. Observations on the leaves should be made on the largest fully expanded leaf.
Method of observation: Visually observe the presence of clear spots on the leaves of an average plant.
Notes and states of expression: 1: absent SOGO Fairyland, Sunrise Beautiful Girl 9: present Phalnasxu, SOGO F-1320
1 absent 9 present
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12. Leaf: main colour of upper side
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the plant and the stem should be made when 50% of flowers have opened on the first inflorescence. Observations on the leaves should be made on the largest fully expanded leaf.
Method of observation: Determine the main colour of the upper side of the fully developed leaves by visually observing. Young and old leaves should not be observed. The main colour is the colour with the largest surface area. In cases where the areas of main and secondary colour are too similar to reliably decide which colour has the largest area, the darkest colour is considered to be the main colour. Determine the correct shade of green by using example varieties.
Notes and states of expression: 1: yellowish green Phalapek 2: light green King Car Hebe, Vivaldi 3: medium green Symphony, Torce N92 4: dark green Puccini
These images serve only to illustrate the variation present in the crop and should not be used as an absolute reference.
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13. Leaf: anthocyanin coloration of upper side
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the plant and the stem should be made when 50% of flowers have opened on the first inflorescence. Observations on the leaves should be made on the largest fully expanded leaf.
Method of observation: Visually observe an average plant for anthocyanin coloration on the upper side of the fully developed leaves. Then determine the degree of anthocyanin coloration by comparing it to example varieties.
Notes and states of expression: 1: absent or very weak Mrs Brown 2: very weak to weak 3: weak Phalcoqeo 4: weak to medium 5: medium Memories 6: medium to strong 7: strong Phalaguc 8: strong to very strong 9: very strong
Anthocyanin coloration absent Anthocyanin coloration present
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14. Inflorescence: type
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QL – Qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the plant and the stem should be made when 50% of flowers have opened on the first inflorescence.
Method of observation: Visually observe the type of inflorescence on an average plant. The image below represents a delineation of the three different types of inflorescences. In case the type of inflorescence vary between raceme and panicle in the trial, choose ‘panicle’ provided that panicle inflorescences cannot be considered an exception in the trial.
Notes and states of expression: 1: single flowered 2: raceme 3: panicle
CPVO explanation:
2 raceme 3 panicle
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15. Inflorescence: length of flowering part
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the plant and the stem should be made when 50% of flowers have opened on the first inflorescence.
Method of observation: Measure the length of the flowering part from the start of the first flower or the start of the first branch on the peduncle to the end of the last flower. In case of multiple inflorescences, choose the longest. Use example varieties in the trial to decide on the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: very short 2: very short to short 3: short Mrs Brown 4: short to medium 5: medium Puccini 6: medium to long 7: long Pinnacle 8: long to very long 9: very long
CPVO explanation:
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16. Inflorescence: number of flowers Excluding varieties with inflorescences type: single flowered
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the plant and the stem should be made when 50% of flowers have opened on the first inflorescence.
Method of observation: Count the number of flowers on the main stem. Use the longest stem in case the plant consists of more than one. Count all flowers, including the faded flowers and the buds and then convert the number of flowers into a note. Use example varieties in the trial to decide on the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: very few 2: very few to few 3: few Puccini 4: few to medium 5: medium Alabaster 6: medium to many 7: many SOGO Fairyland 8: many to very many 9: very many
These images serve only to illustrate the variation present in the crop and should not be used as an absolute reference.
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17. Peduncle: length
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the plant and the stem should be made when 50% of flowers have opened on the first inflorescence.
Method of observation: Measure the length of the peduncle from its base to the top. The flower on top of the peduncle is not to be included for the peduncle length. Use example varieties in the trial to decide on the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: very short 2: very short to short 3: short SOGO F1567 4: short to medium 5: medium Phaltulen, SOGO F2451 6: medium to long 7: long Puccini 8: long to very long 9: very long
length
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18. Peduncle: thickness
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the plant and the stem should be made when 50% of flowers have opened on the first inflorescence.
Method of observation: Measure the diameter at the center part of the main peduncle. It is suggested to use a micrometer ruler. The thickness in millimeters should be converted into a note. To decide on the proper note, use example varieties in the trial.
Notes and states of expression: 1: thin Phaladadel 2: medium Moonwalker 3: thick Queen of Hearts
These images serve only to illustrate the variation present in the crop and should not be used as an absolute reference.
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19. Peduncle: anthocyanin coloration
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the plant and the stem should be made when 50% of flowers have opened on the first inflorescence.
Method of observation: Visually observe the degree of anthocyanin coloration on the main peduncle of an average plant. Decide on the proper note by using example varieties.
Notes and states of expression: 1: absent or weak Phaltulen 2: weak to medium 3: medium 4: medium to strong 5: strong Mrs Brown
These images serve only to illustrate the variation present in the crop and should not be used as an absolute reference.
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20. Flower: shape in lateral view
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the shape of a fully expanded flower on an average plant. The images below illustrate the three notes.
Notes and states of expression: 1: concave 2: flat 3: convex
CPVO explanation:
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21. Flower: length in front view
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Measure the length of the flower in millimeters from the lowest point at the lateral sepal to the highest point on the dorsal sepal, as illustrated in the image below. Use an average, fully expanded flower and convert the date into a note. Use example varieties in the trial to decide on the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: very short 2: very short to short 3: short Mrs Brown 4: short to medium 5: medium Phaladadel 6: medium to long 7: long Phalbobol 8: long to very long 9: very long Cygnus Renaissance
CPVO explanation:
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22. Flower: width in front view
Grouping characteristic: yes
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Measure the width of the flower at its broadest point in millimeters, usually the distance between the tips of the petals. This is illustrated in the image below. Use an average, fully expanded flower and convert the date into a note according to the grade range below. To decide on the proper note, use example varieties in the trial.
Notes and states of expression: 1: very narrow 2: very narrow to narrow 3: narrow Mrs Brown 4: narrow to medium 5: medium Beauty Sheena Rinrin 6: medium to broad 7: broad Phaladadel 8: broad to very broad 9: very broad Cygnus Renaissance
CPVO explanation:
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23. Flower: arrangement of petals
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the arrangement of petals on an average, fully expanded flower. The images below illustrate the three different notes belonging to this characteristic.
Notes and states of expression: 1: free 2: touching 3: overlapping
CPVO explanation:
1 free 2 touching 3 overlapping
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24. Flower: fragrance
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Evaluate the fragrance of the flower by smelling and determine the degree of fragrance based on the example varieties.
Notes and states of expression: 1: absent or weak SOGO Fairyland 2: moderate 3: strong Sun Passat
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25. Dorsal sepal: length
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Measure the length in millimeters of the dorsal sepal of an average, fully expanded flower. The dorsal sepal should be measured from its tip to its base. Convert the date into a note according to the grade range below. Use example varieties in the trial to decide on the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: very short 2: very short to short 3: short Green star 4: short to medium 5: medium Phaladadel 6: medium to long 7: long Hawaii Dream 8: long to very long 9: very long
length
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26. Dorsal sepal: width
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Measure the width of the dorsal sepal in millimeters of an average, fully expanded flower. The width must be measured at its broadest point. Convert the date into a note according to the grade range below. Use example varieties in the trial to decide on this grade range.
Notes and states of expression: 1: very narrow 2: very narrow to narrow 3: narrow Green Star 4: narrow to medium 5: medium Happy Days 6: medium to broad 7: broad Paloma 8: broad to very broad 9: very broad
width
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27. Dorsal sepal: shape
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Determine the shape of the dorsal sepal by visual observation. The shape is moderately compressed when the width is larger than the length. It is moderately elongated when the length is longer than the width. When the length equals the width, the shape can be considered medium. Use an average, fully developed flower.
Notes and states of expression: 3: moderately compressed Starbust 4: moderately compressed to medium 5: medium Taisuco Anna 6: medium to moderately elongated 7: moderately elongated Phalciny
These images serve only to illustrate the variation present in the crop and should not be used as an absolute reference.
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28. Dorsal sepal: position of broadest part
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe an average, fully developed flower to indicate the position of the broadest part of the dorsal sepal.
Notes and states of expression: 1: towards base Heavenly 2: at middle Phalbipxip 3: towards apex Santa Clara
1 towards base 2 at middle 3 towards apex
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29. Dorsal sepal: curvature of longitudinal axis
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the general curvature of the dorsal sepal of the fully developed flowers in longitudinal axis by looking at the dorsal sepal from a lateral perspective. When part of the dorsal sepals on the plant is incurving and another part is recurving, the average dorsal sepal can be considered straight.
Notes and states of expression: 1: incurving 2: straight 3: recurving
CPVO explanation:
1 incurving 2 straight 3 recurving
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30. Dorsal sepal: shape in cross section
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Place the backside of a fully developed dorsal sepal on a flat surface and determine the shape in cross section by visual observations. Generally the dorsal sepals that are incurving have a concave shape in cross section and dorsal sepals that are recurving have a convex shape in cross section. However, exceptions apply.
Notes and states of expression: 1: concave 2: straight 3: convex
1 concave 2 straight
3 convex
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31. Dorsal sepal: twisting
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QL – Qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the presence of twisting on the dorsal sepal of a fully developed flower.
Notes and states of expression: 1: absent 9: present
Twist is absent Twist is present
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32. Dorsal sepal: undulation of margin
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the presence of undulation on the margin of a fully developed dorsal sepal and indicate its degree.
Notes and states of expression: 1: absent or weak Phaladadel 2: moderate Miss Saigon 3: strong
Undulation is absent Undulation is weak
Undulation is moderate Undulation is strong
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33. Dorsal sepal: ground colour of upper side
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS colour chart, visually observe the main colour of the dorsal sepal of a fully developed flower from the main stem. The ground colour is not always the main colour, but the colour present at the edges of the dorsal sepal. As a rule of thumb, when a colour on the upper side is the same as the colour on the lower side, this will be the ground colour. The other colours belong to the pattern. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the ground colour best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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34. Dorsal sepal: over colour (if present)
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS colour chart, visually observe the over colour of the dorsal sepal of a fully developed flower from the main stem. The over colour is the flush upon the ground colour that develops over time. This over colour is not always the colour occupying the smallest surface area of the plant part concerned. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the over colour best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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35. Dorsal sepal: number of spots
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the number of spots on a fully developed dorsal sepal. Use example varieties to determine the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: none Florina 2: very few to few 3: few Parakeet 4: few to medium 5: medium Pebble Beach 6: medium to many 7: many PROV503GF 8: many to very many 9: very many
These images serve only to illustrate the variation present in the crop and should not be used as an absolute reference.
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36. Dorsal sepal: size of spots
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the size of the spots of a fully developed dorsal sepal. Use example varieties to determine the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: very small 2: very small to small 3: small Phalelbe 4: small to medium 5: medium Victory Song 6: medium to large 7: large Troubadour 8: large to very large 9: very large
These images serve only to illustrate the variation present in the crop and should not be used as an absolute reference.
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37. Dorsal sepal: colour of spots
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS colour chart, visually observe the colour of the spots of a fully developed dorsal sepal. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the colour of the spots best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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38. Dorsal sepal: number of stripes
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the number of stripes on a fully developed dorsal sepal. Use example varieties to determine the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: none Florina 2: very few to few 3: few 4: few to medium 5: medium Phalopixo 6: medium to many 7: many Taida Little Zebra 8: many to very many 9: very many
These images serve only to illustrate the variation present in the crop and should not be used as an absolute reference.
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39. Dorsal sepal: colour of stripes
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS Colour Chart, visually observe the colour of the spots of a fully developed dorsal sepal. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the colour of the stripes best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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40. Dorsal sepal: density of netting
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the density of netting on a fully developed dorsal sepal. Use example varieties to determine the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: none Florina 2: very low to low 3: low Vallier 4: low to medium 5: medium Phalpnizok 6: medium to high 7: high Happy Days 8: high to very high 9: very high
These images serve only to illustrate the variation present in the crop and should not be used as an absolute reference.
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41. Dorsal sepal: colour of netting
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS Colour Chart, visually observe the colour of netting of a fully developed dorsal sepal. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the colour of netting best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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42. Lateral sepal: ground colour of upper side
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS Colour Chart, visually observe the main colour of the lateral sepal of a fully developed flower from the main stem. The ground colour is not always the main colour, but the colour present at the edges of the lateral sepal. As a rule of thumb, when a colour on the upper side is the same as the colour on the lower side, this will be the ground colour. The other colours belong to the pattern. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the ground colour best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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43. Lateral sepal: over colour (if present)
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS colour chart, visually observe the over colour of the lateral sepal of a fully developed flower from the main stem. The over colour is the flush upon the ground colour that develops over time. This over colour is not always the colour occupying the smallest surface area of the plant part concerned. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the over colour best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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44. Lateral sepal: number of spots
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the number of spots on a fully developed lateral sepal. Use example varieties to determine the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: none Florina 2: very few to few 3: few Pacific Point 4: few to medium 5: medium Feeling Groovy 6: medium to many 7: many Phalborbol 8: many to very many 9: very many
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45. Lateral sepal: colour of spots
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS Colour Chart, visually observe the colour of the spots of a fully developed lateral sepal. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the colour of spots best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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46. Lateral sepal: number of stripes
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the number of stripes on a fully developed lateral sepal. Use example varieties to determine the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: none Florina 2: very few to few 3: few Phalbembu 4: few to medium 5: medium Phalalodu 6: medium to many 7: many Taida Little Zebra 8: many to very many 9: very many
These images serve only to illustrate the variation present in the crop and should not be used as an absolute reference.
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47. Lateral sepal: colour of stripes
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS Colour Chart, visually observe the colour of the stripes of a fully developed lateral sepal. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the colour of the stripes best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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48. Lateral sepal: density of netting
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the density of netting on a fully developed lateral sepal. Use example varieties to determine the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: none Florina 2: very low to low 3: low 4: low to medium 5: medium 122530 6: medium to high 7: high SIO0021 8: high to very high 9: very high
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49. Lateral sepal: colour of netting
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – pseudo-qualitative characteristic
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS Colour Chart, visually observe the colour of netting of a fully developed lateral sepal. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the colour of netting best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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50. Petal: length
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Measure the length of the petal in millimeters from its base to its apex as illustrated in the image below. The length of the petal must then be converted into a note. Use example varieties in the trial to decide on the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: very short 2: very short to short 3: short Color Butterfly, SOFO Fairyland 4: short to medium 5: medium Phaladadel 6: medium to long 7: long Paloma 8: long to very long 9: very long
Petal length
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51. Petal: width
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Measure the width of the petal in millimeters at its broadest point as illustrated in the image below. The length of the petal must then be converted into a note. Use example varieties in the trial to decide on the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: very narrow 2: very narrow to narrow 3: narrow Mrs Brown, SOGO F2451 4: narrow to medium 5: medium Puccini, SOGO F-982 6: medium to broad 7: broad Paloma 8: broad to very broad 9: very broad
Petal width
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52. Petal: shape
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Determine the shape of the petal by visually observing an average, fully developed petal. The shape is moderately compressed when the width is larger than the length. It is moderately elongated when the length is longer than the width. When the length equals the width, the shape can be considered medium.
Notes and states of expression: 3: moderately compressed Asian Queen 4: moderately compressed to medium 5: medium Phalucops 6: medium to moderately elongated 7: moderately elongated Phaljelow
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53. Petal: position of broadest part
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the leaves should be made on the largest fully expanded leaf.
Method of observation: Determine where the broadest part of the leaf is positioned relative to the leaf as a whole.
Notes and states of expression: 1: towards base Phalcamyl 2: at middle Phalnasxu 3: towards apex Aïda
1 towards base 2 at middle
3 towards apex
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54. Petal: curvature of longitudinal axis
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the general curvature of the petal of the fully developed flowers in longitudinal axis. When part of the petal on the plant is incurving and another part is recurving, the curvature of an average petal can be considered straight.
Notes and states of expression: 1: incurving 2: straight 3: recurving
CPVO explanation:
1 incurving 2 straight 3 recurving
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55. Petal: shape in cross section
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Place the backside of a fully developed petal on a flat surface and determine the shape in cross section by visual observations. Generally the petals that are incurving have a concave shape in cross section and petals that are recurving have a convex shape in cross section. However, exceptions apply.
Notes and states of expression: 1: concave 2: straight 3: convex
1 concave 2 straight
3 convex
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56. Petal: twisting
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QL – Qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the presence of twisting on the petal of a fully developed flower.
Notes and states of expression: 1: absent 9: present
1 absent 9 present
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57. Petal: undulation of margin
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the degree of undulation on the margin of a fully developed petal.
Notes and states of expression: 1: absent or weak Phaladadel 2: moderate Puccini 3: strong
Undulation is absent Undulation is weak
Undulation is moderate Undulation is strong
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58. Petal: ground colour of upper side
Grouping characteristic: yes
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS colour chart, visually observe the main colour of the petal of a fully developed flower from the main stem. The ground colour is not always the main colour, but the colour present at the edges of the petal. As a rule of thumb, when a colour on the upper side is the same as the colour on the lower side, this will be the ground colour. The other colours belong to the pattern. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the ground colour best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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59. Petal: over colour (if present)
Grouping characteristic: yes
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS colour chart, visually observe the over colour of the petal of a fully developed flower from the main stem. The over colour is the flush upon the ground colour that develops over time. This over colour is not always the colour occupying the smallest surface area of the plant part concerned. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the over colour best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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60. Petal: area of over colour
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the relative size of the area of over colour on the petal. Use the image below and/or use example varieties in the trial to decide on the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: very small 2: very small to small 3: small Fushengs Glad Lip Tenshi No Hoho 4: small to medium 5: medium Phalbiqam 6: medium to large 7: large Pink Honeysplash 8: large to very large 9: very large
CPVO explanation:
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61. Petal: number of spots
Grouping characteristic: yes
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the number of spots on a fully developed petal. Use example varieties to determine the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: none Florina 2: very few to few 3: few P 132 4: few to medium 5: medium 6: medium to many 7: many Phalborudo 8: many to very many 9: very many
These images serve only to illustrate the variation present in the crop and should not be used as an absolute reference
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62. Petal: size of spots
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the size of the spots of a fully developed petal. Use example varieties to determine the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: very small 2: very small to small 3: small 4: small to medium 5: medium Phaloqzu 6: medium to large 7: large Troubadour 8: large to very large 9: very large
These images serve only to illustrate the variation present in the crop and should not be used as an absolute reference
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63. Petal: colour of spots
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS colour chart, visually observe the colour of the spots of a fully developed petal. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the colour of the spots best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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64. Petal: number of stripes
Grouping characteristic: yes
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the number of stripes on a fully developed petal. Use example varieties to determine the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: none Florina 2: very few to few 3: few 4: few to medium 5: medium Phaljelow 6: medium to many 7: many Firelight 8: many to very many 9: very many
These images serve only to illustrate the variation present in the crop and should not be used as an absolute reference
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65. Petal: colour of stripes
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS Colour Chart, visually observe the colour of the stripes of a fully developed petal. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the colour of stripes best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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66. Petal: density of netting
Grouping characteristic: yes
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the density of netting on a fully developed petal. Use example varieties to determine the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: none Florina 2: very low to low 3: low Vallier 4: low to medium 5: medium Phalpnizok 6: medium to high 7: high Happy Days 8: high to very high 9: very high
These images serve only to illustrate the variation present in the crop and should not be used as an absolute reference
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67. Petal: colour of netting
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS colour chart, visually observe the colour of netting of a fully developed petal. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the colour of netting best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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68. Lip: length of apical lobe
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Measure the length of the apical lobe in millimeters as illustrated in the picture. The length of the apical lobe must then be converted into a note. Use example varieties in the trial to decide on the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: very short 2: very short to short 3: short Mrs Brown 4: short to medium 5: medium Puccini 6: medium to long 7: long 8: long to very long 9: very long
length
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69. Lip: width of apical lobe
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Measure the width of the apical lobe in millimeters as illustrated in the picture. The width of the apical lobe must then be converted into a note. Use example varieties in the trial to decide on the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: very narrow 2: very narrow to narrow 3: narrow Moonwalker 4: narrow to medium 5: medium Miss Saigon 6: medium to broad 7: broad Phalmomen 8: broad to very broad 9: very broad
width width
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70. Lip: shape of apical lobe
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Determine the shape of the apical lobe by visual observation. Compare an average apical lobe of a fully developed flower with the table below and decide on which illustration fits best.
Notes and states of expression: 1: triangular Paloma 2: ovate Puccini 3: trullate 4: elliptic 5: rhombic Green Star 6: circular Phalnasxu 7: obtrullate SOGO F2451 8: obtriangular Halcyon
CPVO explanation:
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70. Lip: shape of apical lobe
The flowers above have a so-called big lip, meaning that the apical lobe and the lateral lobes are fused. In this case, make a remark about the big lip in the remarks section and the shape of the lateral lobes become ‘not applicable’.
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71. Lip: whiskers
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QL – Qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Determine by visual observation the presence of whiskers on the apical lobe.
Notes and states of expression: 1: absent Moonwalker 9: present Phalmomen
Whiskers absent
Whiskers present
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72. Lip: length of whiskers
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Measure the length of the whiskers in millimeters from its base to its tip as illustrated in the image below. Use a fully developed flower from an average plant. The length must then be converted into a note. Use example varieties in trial to decide on the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: very short 2: very short to short 3: short Green Star, SOGO F-982 4: short to medium 5: medium Cuckoo, SOGO F-1302 6: medium to long 7: long Jiang Firebird, Snow Tiger 8: long to very long 9: very long
tip
base
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73. Lip: bump and ridge on apical lobe
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Determine the presence and consequently the size of the bump an ridge on the apical lobe. Do this by touching the middle line of the lobe with your fingers. The illustration below displays the different classes of this characteristic.
Notes and states of expression: 1: absent or small SOGO F1567, Torce N92 2: medium 3: large SOGO F-1016
CPVO explanation:
Location of bump and ridge
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74. Lip: shape of lateral lobe
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the shape of the lateral lobe of a fully developed flower and compare it to the five types illustrated below. Choose the note of the type that resembles the lateral lobe best.
Notes and states of expression: 1: type I SOGO F-728 2: type II Amy Lee, LK V13509 3: type III Golden Jaguar 4: type IV Caroline 5: type V SOGO Fairyland, Torce N92
CPVO explanation:
type I type III type IV type V
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75. Lip: curvature of lateral lobe
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the curvature of the lateral lobe on all fully developed flowers on an average plant. Use the illustration below to determine the correct note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: weak SOGO Fairyland, SOGO F-1016 2: medium Beaugard 3: strong Snow Tiger
CPVO explanation:
1 weak 2 medium 3 strong
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76. Lip: size of lateral lobe relative to apical lobe
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Compare the size of the lateral lobe to that of the apical lobe and visually observe whether lateral lobe is smaller, equal or larger than the apical lobe. Do this by placing the lateral lobe on top of the apical lobe. Use a fully developed flower from an average plant. The image on the right illustrates how to measure the relative size. Do not only include the length or width of the lobes, but determine the size based on the lobes as a whole.
Notes and states of expression: 1: much smaller 2: much smaller to smaller 3: smaller Phaladadel 4: smaller to equal 5: equal Puccini 6: equal to larger 7: larger Hawaii Dream, Ruey Hih Beauty 8: larger to much larger 9: much larger
These images serve only to illustrate the variation present in the crop and should not be used as an absolute reference.
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77. Apical lobe: ground colour
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS colour chart, visually observe the main colour of the apical lobe of a fully developed flower from the main stem. The ground colour is not always the main colour, but the colour present at the edges of the apical lobe. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the ground colour best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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78. Apical lobe: over colour (if present)
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS colour chart, visually observe the over colour of the apical lobe of a fully developed flower from the main stem. The over colour is the flush upon the ground colour that develops over time. This over colour is not always the colour occupying the smallest surface area of the plant part concerned. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the over colour best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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79. Apical lobe: number of spots
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the number of spots on a fully developed apical lobe. Use example varieties to determine the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: none SIO0037 2: few 3: medium Margarita 4: many PROV501GF
These images serve only to illustrate the variation present in the crop and should not be used as an absolute reference.
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80. Apical lobe: size of spots
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the size of the spots of a fully developed apical lobe. Use example varieties to determine the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: very small 2: very small to small 3: small Phalelbe 4: small to medium 5: medium PROV501GF 6: medium to large 7: large 8: large to very large 9: very large
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81. Apical lobe: colour of spots
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS colour chart, visually observe the colour of the spots of a fully developed apical lobe. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the colour of the spots best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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82. Apical lobe: number of stripes
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the number of stripes on a fully developed apical lobe. Use example varieties to determine the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: none SIO0037 2: few Taida Little Zebra 3: medium Phalbipxip 4: many
These images serve only to illustrate the variation present in the crop and should not be used as an absolute reference.
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83. Apical lobe: colour of stripes
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS colour chart, visually observe the colour of the stripes of a fully developed apical lobe. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the colour of the stripes best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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84. Apical lobe: density of netting
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the density of netting on a fully developed apical lobe. Use example varieties to determine the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: none 2: low Lollypop 3: medium 4: high
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85. Apical lobe: colour of netting
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS colour chart, visually observe the colour of netting of a fully developed apical lobe. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the colour of netting best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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86. Lateral lobe: ground colour
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS colour chart, visually observe the main colour of the lateral lobe of a fully developed flower from the main stem. The ground colour is not always the main colour, but the colour present at the edges of the lateral lobe. As a rule of thumb, when a colour on the upper side is the same as the colour on the lower side, this will be the ground colour. The other colours belong to the pattern. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the ground colour best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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87. Lateral lobe: over colour (if present)
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS colour chart, visually observe the over colour of the lateral lobe of a fully developed flower from the main stem. The over colour is the flush upon the ground colour that develops over time. This over colour is not always the colour occupying the smallest surface area of the plant part concerned. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the over colour best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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88. Lateral lobe: number of spots
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the number of spots on a fully developed lateral lobe. Use example varieties to determine the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: none Baby Seal 2: few Margarita 3: medium PROV501GF 4: many Phalborbol
These images serve only to illustrate the variation present in the crop and should not be used as an absolute reference.
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89. Lateral lobe: colour of spots
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS colour chart, visually observe the colour of the spots of a fully developed lateral lobe. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the colour of the spots best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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90. Lateral lobe: number of stripes
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the number of stripes on a fully developed lateral lobe. Use example varieties to determine the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: none 2: few Sea Breeze 3: medium Phalbapfoz 4: many
These images serve only to illustrate the variation present in the crop and should not be used as an absolute reference.
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91. Lateral lobe: colour of stripes
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS colour chart, visually observe the colour of the stripes of a fully developed lateral lobe. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the colour of the stripes best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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92. Lateral lobe: density of netting
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the density of netting on a fully developed lateral lobe. Use example varieties to determine the proper note.
Notes and states of expression: 1: none PROV0005GF 2: low SOGO F842 3: medium PROV0002GF 4: high Aubrey
These images serve only to illustrate the variation present in the crop and should not be used as an absolute reference.
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93. Lateral lobe: colour of netting
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS colour chart, visually observe the colour of netting of a fully developed lateral lobe. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the colour of netting best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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94. Lip: callus
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QN – Quantitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe the callus of a fully developed flower of an average plant to determine to what degree the callus is raised. The illustration below displays the classes belonging to the different notes.
Notes and states of expression: 1: flat or slightly raised Stage girl 2: moderately raised PROV507GF 3: strongly raised Mrs Brown
CPVO explanation:
1 slightly raised 2 moderately raised 3 strongly raised
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95. Callus: colour
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG/MS – Choice between: - Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of
an average single plant or part of plant - Calculated average of the measurement of 20 plants or parts of plants
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS colour chart, visually observe the colour of the callus of a fully developed flower. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the colour of the callus best. If the callus has spots, mention it as well as the colour of the spots in the remarks.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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96. Callus: pubescence
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: QL – Qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Visually observe a fully developed flower for the presence of pubescence on the callus. The images below display a lip with and without pubescence.
Notes and states of expression: 1: absent Mrs Brown 9: present Zuma’s Pixie ‘Malibu’
1 Pubescence absent 2 Pubescence present
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97. Column: colour
Grouping characteristic: no
Type of characteristic: PQ – Pseudo-qualitative characteristic.
Type of observation: VG – Single visual assessment of a group of plants or parts of plants; in practice a single assessment of an average single plant or part of plant.
Stage of observation: Observations on the flowers should be made on fully expanded flowers when 50% of the flowers have opened.
Method of observation: Using the RHS colour chart, visually observe the colour of the dorsal side of the column apex of a fully developed flower. Indicate the reference number of the RHS Colour Chart that resembles the colour of the column best.
Notes and states of expression: RHS Colour Chart (indicate reference number)
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